TJ Williams - College Basketball News & Rumors

Returning to program next season Williams will return to Wichita State for the 2026-27 season, according to ESPN Wichita.

Impact Williams is one of several players who announced their return to the program for the 2026-27 season. Williams could be in line for a bigger role in his sophomore year after averaging 8.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game as a freshman across 35 appearances (16 starts) in 2025-26.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Barnstable scores 24, Tulsa beats Wichita State 83-79 in NIT quarterfinals

Led by Miles Barnstable's 24 points, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated the Wichita State Shockers 83-79 on Tuesday in the NIT

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Tulsa and Wichita State meet in NIT

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane and Wichita State Shockers play in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Oklahoma State plays Wichita State in NIT

The Oklahoma State Cowboys and Wichita State Shockers square off in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Oklahoma State and Wichita State square off in NIT

The Oklahoma State Cowboys and Wichita State Shockers meet in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Williams scores 17 off the bench, Wichita State beats Wyoming 74-70 in NIT

TJ Williams scored 17 points off of the bench to lead the Wichita State Shockers over the Wyoming Cowboys 74-70 on Tuesday in the NIT

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Giles, Okorafor guide Wichita State past Temple 69-57

Kenyon Giles scored 27 points and Emmanuel Okorafor added a double-double to help Wichita State defeat Temple 69-57

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Williams, Wichita State knock off East Carolina 92-89 in OT

TJ Williams scored 27 points to lead the Wichita State Shockers, including the game-winning layup with 22 seconds remaining in double, and the Shockers took down the East Carolina...

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Scores 27, hits game winner Williams had a career-high 27 points (11-15 FG, 5-8 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 92-89 2OT win over East Carolina.

Impact Williams hit a driving layup with 22 seconds remaining that proved to be the game winner in the second overtime period. The 6-5 freshman had been held to single-digit scoring in his four previous games and scored more than 18 points for the first time. The Shockers have won seven of their last nine games to move into second place in the American Conference. Up next is a home game against Temple.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Riley scores 30, Tulsa downs Wichita State 93-83

Led by Tylen Riley’s 30 points, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated the Wichita State Shockers 93-83

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Returns off bench Williams (concussion) finished Thursday's 85-67 loss to Florida Atlantic with four points (2-4 FG) and one rebound over 14 minutes.

Impact Williams returned from a one-game absence and came off the bench for the first time this season. Before the concussion, the 6-5 freshman opened American Conference play with a pair of double-digit scoring games. He should work his way back into the starting lineup, perhaps as early as Sunday against South Florida.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Williams is off the injury report ahead of Thursday's game at Florida Atlantic.

Impact Williams, who missed Sunday's win over North Texas due to a concussion, is set to return to the court Thursday. Across 16 games (all starts) this season he's averaging 8.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 24.7 minutes per game.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Thursday Williams (concussion) is expected to make his return to action during Thursday's matchup against Florida Atlantic, per Taylor Eldridge of Kansas.com.

Impact Williams is in line to make his return on Thursday after missing Sunday's matchup against North Texas due to a concussion. The 6-foot-5 freshman has been an impact player in his first year in Wichita, averaging 8.9 points and 4.9 rebounds in 24.7 minutes per game across 16 contests this season.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. UNT Williams (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against North Texas.

Impact According to Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle, Williams' latest game is when he suffered his concussion. Post-injury, the freshman did not play again then. Wichita State recently announced that Williams is undergoing concussion protocol, hence why he will be out Sunday. Excluding the Rice-WSU matchup, his 15 games (all starts) feature 5.1 rebounds averaged. In place of him, Wichita State's starting lineup includes Dillon Battie.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mingo, Charlotte beat Wichita State 104-100 in 2OT

Dezayne Mingo led the Charlotte 49ers with 26 points and Arden Conyers hit the winning 3-pointer just before the buzzer in the second overtime as the 49ers defeated the Wichita Sta...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Wichita State defeats UAB 75-70

Led by Kenyon Giles' 26 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the UAB Blazers 75-70

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Gunn scores 18 as DePaul defeats Wichita State 61-58

CJ Gunn scored 18 points off of the bench to help lead the DePaul Blue Demons over the Wichita State Shockers 61-58

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Williams scores 9 of his 18 points in OT to lead Wichita State over Northern Iowa 74-69

TJ Williams scored nine of his 18 points in overtime to lead Wichita State over Northern Iowa 74-69

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Puts up 18 points, nine boards Williams contributed a season-high 18 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds and one assist across 37 minutes during Saturday's 74-69 OT win over UNI.

Impact Williams helped the Shockers to their second straight win with nine points in the overtime period. The 6-5 freshman has hit 60 percent (9-of-15) of his field goals in his last two games. He has scored at least 14 points four times, but had three single-digit scoring games coming into Saturday. Williams is averaging 9.8 points and 5.2 rebounds.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wichita State Shockers face the Colorado State Rams

The Wichita State Shockers play the Colorado State Rams at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Saint Mary's beats Wichita State 70-65 at the Battle 4 Atlantis

Paulius Murauskas scored 20 points to lead the Saint Mary's Gaels and Joshua Dent sealed the victory with a jump shot with 1:00 left as the Gaels knocked off the Wichita State Shoc...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Wichita State defeats Milwaukee 75-58

Led by Kenyon Giles' 24 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Milwaukee Panthers 75-58

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 15 in win Williams posted a season-high 15 points (5-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 75-58 victory over Milwaukee.

Impact The freshman from Wichita bounced back from his worst game of the season in the loss to Boise State. He was held to six points in 19 minutes and had just one board and one assist. The 6-5 guard has posted five-assist games twice and has now scored in double digits twice. As he becomes accustomed to the Shocker system, Williams should find consistency.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads with double-double Williams ended with 14 points (2-5 FG, 10-10 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and two steals across 20 minutes during Saturday's 105-62 win over Prairie View A&M.

Impact The redshirt freshman is thriving as a starter. He was able to show off his well-rounded skills in the blowout win over the the Panthers. Williams was held to six points, two rebounds and two blocks in the win over North Carolina-Asheville on Tuesday. If he can produce like he did on Saturday, he will easily earn more minutes in the Shocker rotation.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in exhibition game Williams logged two points (1-2 FG) and three rebounds across 11 minutes in Saturday's scrimmage versus Drake, per Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle.

Impact Williams is healthy again after having suffered a season-ending knee injury in February. He will likely serve as a rotational player for the Shockers during the upcoming season.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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